Branson Ultrasonics Corporation released details of its renowned seminar series today and will again offer unparalleled educational opportunities to the plastic joining community. According to Branson’s Technologies Director, Jeff Frantz, “These seminars offer manufacturers the opportunity to learn in-depth knowledge from industry experts. All of today’s plastic welding technologies are covered and presented by more than 10 industry professionals who offer their expertise and experience.”

Branson, the world’s foremost manufacturer of plastics joining equipment and the
leading educator in technologies, is offering two distinct seminars:

Service and Maintenance Seminar - An in-depth two-day session will be held on September 9-10, 2008. Developed for those involved with the setup, maintenance, and operation of an ultrasonic plastic assembly system, this course covers electronics, pneumatics, and operating controls.

Theory and Design Seminar - A comprehensive two-day session will be held on October 14-15, 2008. This seminar is for anyone who would like to increase their knowledge of part design, material selection, and determining the best process and equipment for your application. It involves classroom and hands-on training covering everything from the fundamentals to the optimization of process parameters - and more.

“No other plastic welding event offers the wealth of information that is available in just two days at Branson,” says Sophie Morneau, Branson’s Applications Lab Manager. “Professionals are encouraged to begin reserving space as soon as possible to ensure their seat in one of these popular sessions.”

Aside from the above dates, Branson will be making these seminars regularly available throughout the next year. Additionally, corporations may call Branson to arrange a custom seminar at their facility of choice.

Further information can be obtained by emailing seminars@bransonultrasonics.com,
visiting http://www.bransonultrasonics.com/seminars.asp , or calling 203-796-0368.

Headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, Branson Ultrasonics Corporation is the leading worldwide manufacturer of plastics joining equipment including ultrasonic, linear and orbital vibration welders, hot plate welders, laser IRAM welders, infrared welders, spin welders, and thermal processing for assembling thermoplastics. Branson also manufactures ultrasonic equipment for sealing and/or slitting thermoplastic textiles and films, food cutting and processing, metal welding, processing biological and chemical solutions, and precision commercial and industrial cleaning. Branson was founded in 1946 and is a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co., St. Louis, MO.